Also called Mexican lime or West Indian lime, key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) is a low-growing, stout tree having dense, pale green leaves, fragrant, spring-blooming flowers that creates oval or round, thin-skinned limes that boast juicy, acidic pulp. The key lime is vulnerable to a host of issues, many of which may be prevented with proper […]
Fleas not just soften the dogs, cats and other pets that they infest, but also take a number of nasty “presents” because of their hosts, like tapeworms, cat flea rickettsiosis and even plague. Worse, they could transmit these worms and awful “bugs” to humans. Fleas not just infest creatures, but breed and multiply in the […]
They may be cute and cuddly, but cats may be destructive in your yard because they see no difference between a bed of soft dirt and a litter box. Keeping cats out humanely requires deterring them in destructive behaviour, and you don’t need to buy expensive products to do so. Homemade feline deterrents can help […]
Weeds are the bane of homeowners everywhere, assaulting pristine lawns using their unsightly leaves, irritating burrs and blatant disregard for aesthetics. Battling weedy invaders as soon as they appear can be difficult. Pre-emergent herbicides stop various types of weeds before they begin to rise up over the heads of carefully landscaped lawn grasses. While a […]
Hummingbirds are fascinating little acrobats that consume half their body weight in insects and nectar daily. Based on Penn State Cooperative Extension, the U.S. is home to 16 hummingbird species — almost all of them discovered west of the Mississippi River. Placing feeders in the right spots ensures hummingbirds visit the garden every year. Advantage […]
Anytime you come up against a remodel project, there are going to be associated costs, a few of which is expected beforehand. Although you can never know to the specific dollar how much something will cost to replace, with a toilet sink there are numerous elements that may help you get your own ballpark figure […]
Energy-efficient upgrades to your house can save you money in utility expenses and help attract prospective buyers, too. Our century-old house has a laundry list of items that require attention. However, for all the things that need to get updated, we lucked out in the window department; we’ve got only four single-paned windows to substitute. […]
Aquatic plants which are not native to your region and can easily spread from your own pond to natural ponds are thought to be invasive pond plants. Such plants could be transported by birds and other wildlife from the pond to natural ponds and have a tendency to grow rapidly. This rapid development of invasive […]
Persimmon trees are a part of this Diospyros genus of plants, and are prized in the home landscape for their shiny green leaves and the edible fruit they create. Native American persimmon trees are hardy in a variety of climates and soils once established, and are usually easy to keep. But leaf damage may occur […]
The bustle, the rounded peplum or cushioning in the rear of a woman’s skirt which created an ornate fabric curtain, is an historic costume artifact — except when it adorns your windows. A bustle swag requires the comfortable form and adapts it to a drapery treatment as a little swag, or a series of swags, […]